Lakeside Primary Academy vs Vale of York Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside Primary Academy
York · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
199 students
Vale of York Academy
York · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
656 students
| Measure | Lakeside Primary Academy York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Vale of York Academy York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1464 of 1,636 | #128 of 366 |
| National rank | #14330 of 15,697 | #1600 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 199 | 656 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 656 |
| Free school meals | 20.2% | 24.2% |
| Capacity filled | 47.4% | 72.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 51.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.84 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | York | York |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | lakeside.ebor.academy/ | voy.hlt.academy/ |
The verdict
- •Vale of York Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.7 vs 17.7).
- •Vale of York Academy is the larger school with 656 students compared with 199.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lakeside Primary Academy better than Vale of York Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Vale of York Academy ranks higher (57.7 vs 17.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lakeside Primary Academy and Vale of York Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lakeside Primary Academy: 199. Vale of York Academy: 656. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lakeside Primary Academy and Vale of York Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Lakeside Primary Academy is 1464th of 1,636 and Vale of York Academy is 128th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).